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No room at the top in Everest rush hour
Climbing the world's tallest peak has gone from rugged challenge to booming tourist attraction. Sir Edmund Hillary would turn in his grave.

<i>Crisis in Bangkok:</i> Behind the barricades
Andrew Buncombe of The Independent describes the visceral scenes of death and destruction behind the Red Shirts' barricade.

Showing off in Shanghai
The New Zealand pavilion at the Shanghai Expo should attract lots of attention thanks to its unique roof garden, writes Brian Fallow

Shanghai surprise: Exploring a great city
The best thing about the Shanghai Expo is that it's in Shanghai. The city itself is the greater attraction.

Thailand: Confounded in sweltering Bangkok
At Lumphini Park, the lungs of the city, the early morning tai-chi sessions are coming to a graceful conclusion...

Kiwi confirmed injured in Bangkok riots
Kiwi visitors in Bangkok have yet to contact authorities or fly out early despite escalating violence and reports of one Kiwi being injured.

'Little hope' for peace in Thailand
Chances of a negotiated settlement of Thailand's two-month political standoff look very bleak.

7.4 quake strikes Indonesia
A local tsunami alert has been lifted after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia.

Pakistan probes alleged terror links to NYC bomb
Pakistan will investigate alleged links between the Times Square bombing accused and militant groups operating in the country.